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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.28, 8,412.63 and 3,271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.28, 8,412.63 and 3,271.09 is: 4,905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.28 : 8,412.63 = 3,271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.28/8,412.63 = 3,271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.28x = 8,412.63 × 3,271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.28x = 27,518,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518,469.87/5,610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.01

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